Economy

Innovate Alabama awards $9.3M to foster innovation in 17 counties

This ambitious project seeks to weave together communities, nonprofits, and academic institutions across Alabama.

October 27, 2023

This tremendous figure encompasses the creation of over 30,000 job opportunities, aside from the university's direct hires.

October 25, 2023

September's data shows a slight increase in Alabama’s unemployment rate, up from August’s 2.1 percent to 2.2 percent.

October 23, 2023

Beyond recognition, this designation creates the potential for thousands of jobs for Alabamians from various walks of life.

October 23, 2023

Governor Ivey announces Greg Canfield's departure after 12 years, appoints economic expert Ellen McNair as next Commerce Department Secretary.

October 20, 2023

While the state revels in historic job numbers, nearly 50,000 Alabamians have stopped looking for jobs altogether.

October 20, 2023

The Lieutenant Governor’s Commission on 21st Century Workforce met Wednesday in Birmingham.

October 20, 2023

American consumers purchased more than 300,000 EVs in the third quarter of 2023 to set a new sales record.

October 19, 2023

Twenty-three percent of owners listed inflation as the single greatest problem.

October 11, 2023

71 percent of U.S. adults see the positive economic impact of the casino gaming industry.

October 10, 2023